07/02/2026
🐾Bluebell🐾 is a 14 year old Weimaraner with degenerative myelopathy and osteoarthritis.
Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive neurological condition that affects proprioception, coordination, and strength in the hindlimbs. While it is not painful, secondary weakness and compensatory strain can contribute to discomfort and reduced function.
Physiotherapy focuses on maintaining mobility, muscle strength, balance, and quality of movement, alongside strategies to support comfort and slow functional decline.
A retrospective study found that dogs with degenerative myelopathy that received intensive daily physiotherapy had significantly longer mean survival times and stayed ambulatory longer compared to dogs with moderate or no physiotherapy.